Description
This vibrant pasta salad combines tender grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, summer lunches, or make-ahead meal prep.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, drain and rinse under cold water.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano, then grill or pan-cook until cooked through; let rest and dice.
3. Dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, and slice red onion; add to a large mixing bowl.
4. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing.
5. Add cooled pasta, chicken, olives, and dressing to the bowl with vegetables and toss to combine.
6. Fold in crumbled feta cheese gently to distribute evenly.
7. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
8. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: assemble
- Cuisine: mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75
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